A Contradiction that Could Save You Money

I smiled when I read this article this morning.

Recognizing that the findings for the study are from our neighbors up top, I was still very interested to read how public-school kids had been more successful than snot-nosed private-school kids. Okay, so they probably attempt to keep their noses clean too...maybe even with those incredible Puffs infused with Vicks! I digress.

The article mentions the difference in household income but fails to compare the actual cost of private v. public education. The point is clear that parents assume that paying more for private school should result in higher test scores and greater preparedness for college.

At Insight Education Group, we partner with districts, schools and even individual teachers across the U.S. as we strive to improve teacher effectiveness. We are not opposed to working with teachers from the private sector, but we love getting in and helping teachers find ways to reach even the most disadvantaged students--the ones who often live in urban environments and cannot afford costly private-school tuition. We are always happy when we see successes in traditionally underserved areas. Read case studies for two success stories we had working in urban school districts:  Washington, DC (DCPS) and Baltimore (BCPS).